Breaking News!

ESS registration is online now! Go to www.olyski.com, or call 425-741-9467 for all registration queries. Please note that all program information, including weather updates and cancellations, BUS PICK-UP ROUTES , TIMES and changes, as well as weekly student notices will be found at www.olyski.com. Remember, discount ticket sales require checks or cash for the EXACT amount. We may not be able to make change. The 2008 season begins January 5th & 6th and runs 6 weeks, ending February 9/10.
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We hope you had a wonderful summer and are looking forward to a fantastic snowsports season. A predicted strong La Nina winter promises some great snowfall and an extended season on the slopes.

We are entering our second season working with several other highly regarded programs under the umbrella of Olympic Ski School. Olympic is administering our program and has welcomed our top-notch, PSIA and AASI certified instructors to their organization. Olympic Ski School shares our family and community oriented values and philosophy, so you can be assured you will continue to receive first-rate instruction in small classes, taught by those who not only love the sport, but have a passion for sharing it. There are a couple changes you should note:

• We now will be selling our discounted tickets on the FIRST floor of the Pacific Crest Lodge. The staff and instructors will continue to meet and be available upstairs, just inside the doors from the Outer Limits Grill.
• Mid-week and Friday night programs (with and without transportation) are part of the Olympic program offerings for those interested in non-weekend programs.

The program again will be meeting directly next to and behind the Ski Check building. The east lodge (Pacific Crest Lodge) is the best staging area for students and families as it is the closest to the new meeting area. This also will provide an area for small ones to warm up and use the bathroom.

Overall, we expect the changes will be seamless to our valued customers and we look forward to working with you during the 2008 season! For complete information, bus schedules, pick up points and ticket pricing, go directly to the Olympic Ski School Website.

Skier and Rider Resources:

Get Connected!! For local ski resort news, events and powder alerts, check out Cascadeskier.com. Another favorite: Skiwashington.com

Get in shape!! Most of us take the entire season to get in shape. Enjoy the whole season by starting your conditioning program now. There are lots of resources online -- just Google ski conditioning. One that we enjoy is FitSkiing.com. It has video demos of exercises for the total body as well as specific areas needed for more advanced skiing and snowboarding maneuvers.

Get your skis and boards in shape!! Support your local ski and snowboard shop: Seattle Ski and Snowboard. Located in Shoreline, SS&S prides itself on customer service, great products and great values. They offer waxing and edging, rentals and gear